Our 2022 FIRE Budget Revealed: How Inflation Impacts Early Retirement

Hello, fellow financial freedom lovers! As we settle into 2023, I'm excited to share our complete 2022 spending report, with a special focus on how inflation has impacted our early retirement budget. This year was particularly interesting as we welcomed our beautiful daughter Lina while navigating rising costs across nearly every spending category. 2022 at a Glance: The Big Picture Our total spending for 2022 came to $60,703—slightly higher than our early retirement target, but with good reason. This year included several one-time expenses, particularly related to Lina's birth and some home maintenance needs. Let's dive into where our money went and what we learned along the way. 2022 Spending Categor